Before departing for Beijing, Ursula von der Leyen delivered a strong message on trade. However, practical experts in the business world do not anticipate a decisive impact from the EU-China negotiations.
By Amelie Richter
Rating agency Moody’s considers the debt in China too high and the growth too low. While the evaluation does not affect the state's financing capability, it does impact perceptions abroad.
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New findings from the Xinjiang Police Files put pressure on Volkswagen. According to the reports, the company has close connections to universities recruiting students from the state's reeducation program. VW cites a hiring freeze in response.
By Marcel Grzanna
In an unprecedented move, Xi Jinping is demanding leadership in global economic competition from the Shanghai region. He is suddenly strengthening the role of the Yangtze River region deep into the inland. The economic crisis forces him to rethink.
By Redaktion Table
Things are not going well for Volkswagen in China. The biggest criticism is that the company has lagged behind in electromobility. A radical restart is needed to address this. Let's take a look at the technical challenges.
By Christian Domke Seidel
On Monday, the Chinese real estate giant Evergrande has the last chance to submit a restructuring plan. If it fails to do so, a Hong Kong court is set to liquidate the company. However, Beijing is also likely to have a say in the matter.
By Jörn Petring
Products from Xinjiang have fallen into disrepute in the West. In response, Beijing is expanding the region into a massive free trade zone, where cross-border trade has already reached record levels this year. The US sanctions barely slow down the growth.
By Marcel Grzanna
At the Foreign Policy Forum hosted by the Koerber Foundation, the shifting world order and current crises were central topics. Germany's dwindling assertiveness towards China was repeatedly brought up.
By Michael Radunski
China is expanding renewables like no other country and is serious about the climate. Still, Beijing's delegation will be a difficult negotiating partner at the climate conference in Dubai.
By Christiane Kuehl
China continues to restructure its industry. Green technologies have become the main driver of investment and growth. However, the People's Republic still reduces its emissions not fast enough.
By Nico Beckert
